Which of the following is true of anorexia nervosa?

A. People with this disorder induce vomiting or take laxatives to rid themselves of the food they ate.
B. People with this disorder tend to have a normal weight.
C. This disorder mainly afflicts females between the ages of 12 and 40.
D. People suffering from this disorder binge on large quantities of food.


Answer: C

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